Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
University of Botswana
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
VACANCY NO: IRC 2273
Duties: the successful applicant will: (i) teach undergraduate medical students and postgraduate students; (ii) conduct research and/or creative professional works in his/her areas of expertise and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects; (iii) provide service to the university, profession and community; (iv) provide clinical care in affiliated hospitals, and; (v) carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.
Requirements: (i) at least a Master of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent with a specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; (ii) a first degree in medicine (MBBS, MBChB, MD degree) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; (iii) the qualification must be registered with or registrable by the Botswana Health Professions Council; (iv) evidence of engagement in research, including published journal articles, presenting scholarly work at seminars and conferences locally as well as internationally, participation in research teams and collaborative programmes, participation in reference committees.
Subspecialty Training: the applicant must have an internationally recognised subspecialist qualification in Gynaecologic Oncology.
Added advantages: (i) experience of teaching at a university or comparable institution; (ii) evidence of governance and social engagement.
The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of the publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorised into: books, book chapters, monographs, refereed journals, non-refereed journals, etc.
Remuneration: the University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw .
How to apply: applicants should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, skype and email address), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, samples of the relevant publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees. The application material should be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email tshoganetsom@ub.ac.bw.
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the vacancy number; (ii) position applied for, and; (iii) submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date.
Hand delivered applications should be sent to: Faculty of Medicine, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (Next to UB Stadium), Third Floor, Office No. F4003/F4002.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Dates: open until filled